Stork,
Francisco X. Irises
Scholastic/Grolier/Childrens
Press/Watts 2012 288p $17.99 978-0-545-15135-1 ms/hs VG-BN Realistic fiction
This is a multi-layered and nuanced novel dealing with ethical issues,
faith, and the bond between two sisters.
Following the death of their father, the denial of his insurance claim,
eviction from their parsonage home, and questions about how to deal with their
mother, who is in a persistent vegetative state, Kate and Mary must navigate
the financial and ethical dilemma in which they find themselves. Kate has been accepted to Stanford University, but
attending will put an undue financial
burden on the sisters.
The proposal from her boyfriend and an attraction to the
ambitious new minister
pose another
problem for Kate.
Mary, a talented artist who
is wishing for a miracle happen that will save their
comatose mother, has not been able to paint since the accident. But a reluctant gang member with a talent for art provides the spark
for Mary to think about art again.
As they navigate legal, financial and ethical problems, each sister grows in strength and maturity. Stork has, once again, given readers memorable characters and a thought-provoking plot. A compelling read for upper middle- and high-school readers.
As they navigate legal, financial and ethical problems, each sister grows in strength and maturity. Stork has, once again, given readers memorable characters and a thought-provoking plot. A compelling read for upper middle- and high-school readers.
VG-BN Pat Naismith Sisters, Death of a
parent, Grief, Coma, Ethics
